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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Hotel Presidente

Avenida Central, Calle 7, San José, San José, 2922-1000, San José, CR

Hotel Presidente - main view

About the Property

Stunning Views and Convenient Amenities
Experience breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace and garden while enjoying the complimentary wireless internet. Make use of concierge services, TV lounge, and reception hall for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining and Cozy Accommodations
Savor local cuisine at Las Americas Restaurant or opt for room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and wake up to a full breakfast. Retreat to one of the 80 well-appointed guestrooms featuring premium bedding and modern amenities.

Central Location and Easy Access
Nestled in the heart of San José, Hotel Presidente is steps away from Plaza de la Cultura and Templo de Música. Explore nearby attractions like the National Theater and Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. Book now for a luxurious stay in downtown San José.

Facilities & Amenities

Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Golfing nearby

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional240 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly and helpful staff and frequently praise the great central location.

Categories

Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.7
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money8.7
Food and Beverage8.7
Overall Experience9.2

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P5269MBmiah
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Great hotel! Clean, friendly and excellent location!"

10.0

Hotel Presidente was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect to explore downtown San Jose. I throughly enjoyed my visit. We appreciated the hospitality of the staff and front desk attendants after our late arrival. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to future travelers.

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camillegE4093MN
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Thank you"

8.0

Thank you for all and to Luis to the reception.

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vicarzWASHINGTON DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 12, 2026

"Would definitely return"

10.0

Fantastic place. It would be easy to miss from the street except for the rolling gate, but once you come inside it's wonderful. Staff is super helpful everywhere, the lobby is cute, the rooftop restaurant is nice and really reasonably priced (about the same as area restaurants, not the usual hotel markup), and the area is fine to walk around in (with tons of restaurant options). Easy walks to the museums (Jade and Gold), markets, etc. Oh, and breakfast is nice too with lots of options. It's a buffet but at restaurant quality other than fetching your own food.

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fireyjacks
Verified booking
Solo travel
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 10, 2026

"Central Location"

10.0

A great modern hotel in a central location. Main attractions are all within walking distance of the hotel with a selection of local restaurants and cafes around. The room was large, spacious and airy, the bed was so comfortable with high quality bedding. Dining in the restaurant on the roof terrace was also a pleasant experience with fantastic food and attentive staff. Breakfast was substantial without being over the top. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.

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892tanishapARLINGTON, TEXAS
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 9, 2026

"Hotel experience and customer service"

10.0

Ariana and Stephanie were amazing young ladies! They both made sure that the check in and check out process ran smoothly. Not only did they give the information about activities in the area, they took the time to give some great suggestions. The hotel itself was stunning! They had great food, employees were helpful, the rooms etc... was clean and was located in a great location. I could go on and on about this hotel, but I would definitely stay again!

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hanenl2014ANNECY, HAUTE-SAVOIE, AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Excellent stay."

10.0

We arrived there with no booking.And the team . They could find a room very quickly. Special thanks to Luis M. Room comfortable , quiet and very clean

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AuroraAlaskaDENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, ALASKA
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 4, 2026

"Stay here!!!"

10.0

We chose Hotel Presidente for its central location in the heart of downtown San José. It is situated within a few minutes walking distance of the three world-class museums (Jade Museum, Gold Museum and National Museum of Costa Rica), and the National Theater. We could not have been happier with our stay! We booked directly with the hotel and had breakfast and complimentary parking included in our package. The breakfast buffet was fantastic, with many tasty cold and hot choices. We stayed in the “El Caballero Elegante” suite, which was very spacious, well appointed, sparkling clean and a great value. We also enjoyed dinner at the in-house restaurant Azotea Calle7 for both nights of our stay. All the staff were exceptionally welcoming and kind, and made sure our stay left nothing to be desired. We highly recommend the Hotel Presidente for your stay in San José!

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annhY8954ZZ
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 26, 2026

"Disappointed "

8.0

Rooms are clean but small and the air conditioning was inefficient. We were too warm during the night. Front desk employees were efficient but not super friendly. Next time I will choose a different hotel for the price. There is also a fair amount of street noise early in the morning.

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Excursion09572916284WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 24, 2026

"Hotel Presidente San José Feb 2026"

10.0

Both the hotel and customer service team were exceptional. Andre in particular was extremely friendly and helpful with any queries. Would highly recommend a stay here.

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Hattie748NEWPORT, OREGON
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 13, 2026

"Lovely Oasis in the middle of a very busy city"

10.0

The location of this historic hotel is perfect for seeing everything downtown San Jose. What a lovely oasis in the middle of this is busy, hectic city. Spent 2 nights here. The staff are professional, friendly and helpful. Our rental car was safe, parking in the secure lot. Our suite was beautiful, overlooking the city with a little sitting area outside on the terrace. Everything from the lobby, to the rooms, to the restaurant are kept immaculate. There is street noise from being located in central San Jose, but things quiet down substantially at 10pm. ** Kutos to all the staff, but Amanda, front desk, was so helpful and accommodating. ** We ate at the restaurant 2 times and see my review there. Would stay here again, for sure. Great stay.

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